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PDFpenPro vs Adobe Acrobat Reader

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

PDFpenPro

8.0
Media & Design

PDF editing software

Adobe Acrobat Reader

6.5
Productivity

View, print, and comment on PDF documents

Metric PDFpenPro Adobe Acrobat Reader
Category Media & Design Productivity
AI Score 8.0 6.5
30-day Installs - 5.5K
90-day Installs 6 16.8K
365-day Installs 61 64.0K
Version 12.2.3 26.001.21529
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars
GitHub Forks
Open Issues
License
Language
Last GitHub Commit
First Seen Aug 13, 2014 May 13, 2017

Reviews

PDFpenPro

PDFpenPro is a professional-grade PDF editing tool offering advanced features like annotations, form filling, and document assembly. It's ideal for users needing precise control over PDFs, such as professionals or students handling complex documents.

PDFpenPro is a comprehensive PDF editing tool that allows users to edit, annotate, and manipulate PDF files with precision.

Pros

  • + Professional-grade PDF editing capabilities.
  • + Advanced annotation and markup tools.
  • + Support for form creation and filling.

Cons

  • - Lacks cloud synchronization features.
  • - May be overkill for casual PDF users.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a widely-used application for viewing, printing, and commenting on PDF documents. It offers robust PDF handling capabilities and frequent updates, making it a standard tool for many users despite security concerns and sign-in requirements.

Enables users to view, print, and comment on PDF documents.

Pros

  • + Comprehensive PDF viewing, printing, and commenting features.
  • + Wide compatibility with various PDF files.
  • + Auto-updates ensure the latest security patches and functionality.

Cons

  • - Historical security vulnerabilities have raised concerns.
  • - Post-update sign-in requirement can be intrusive.